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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.27, 582.81 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.27, 582.81 and 247.63 is: 341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.27 : 582.81 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.27/582.81 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.27x = 582.81 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.27x = 144,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,318.33/422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.77

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